St Michaels University School - Black Red and Blue Yearbook (Victoria, British Columbia Canada)

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the full back's head, but although Jones was in support the race for the ball was lost. The School gradually improved but the backs were too passive and faulty tackling gave them many an anxious moment. Lord Byng led 810 at the interval. After the restart the School attacked strongly, the forwards being definitely superior to their opponents in the set scrums and heeling well from the loose. The backs however were too stereotyped, and with the exception of McGregor lacked thrust. The School line was seldom in danger but Chapman of Byng made two splenf did efforts from penalties far out. As time wore on the School had more of the game and in the dying moments pressed strongly. Their only success however came just before the end when Huff made no mistake with a penalty. The School though finishing stronger than their opponents were definitely below form, extremely nervous, and deservedly beaten by a team vho were faster on the ball in the loose and successful in turning to their advantage the Schoolis bad lapses in the first fatal ten minutes. The game was a most enjoyable- one and admirably handled by Mr. Gaultier. iw SCHOOL vs. VICTORIA COLLEGE This, an Intermediate League fixture was played at MacDonald Park and lost 14f3. Playing against the slope and a terrific wind the School did very well during the first half and at the change over were only behind 35. Poor tackling was responsible for the College try which was well goaled. In reply to this Huff was successful with a pen' alty kick from dead in front. The wind had made things extremely difficult for the backs who had however given a fair display. The forwards had played with dash and fully held their own. After the restart the forwards seemed to weaken with the ref sult that the backs seldom had possession and the opportunity to use the wind. In addition there was some very faulty marking and tackling in the centre which resulted in two tries being scored. An infringement in front of goal resulted in a penalty which was turned to account: this completed the scoring. Field came into the threefquarter line from his position at full back and did his best to develop an effective attack but with the forwards beaten, especially in the loose, the School were definitely on the defensive and deservedly beaten. The failure of the forwards, who missed Boate badly, was un' looked for after their good opening. The backs were shaky in def fence and were seldom together in attack. Field, Thorne Craig, Sproule and Massy played very hard. -15-

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goal and then outplayed and outlasted a really good team playing on their own ground and won out in the closing minutes five points to the good. One and all played magnificently, and while the actual scoring fell, for the most part to the backs, to the forwards, who had sub' dued the opposing pack and fought so successfully for possession, must go the major credit. -iovi SCHOOL vs. BRENTWOOD COLLEGE The School, playing at home, were superior in all departments, and won 24fO. Some very even rugby took place for a short time but it was soon evident that the School forwards were too strong and energetic for their opponents, and before half time Huff, splendidly fed by Field, had scored three tries none of which were converted. The School had had a definite superiority in every phase of forward play and the hacks had showed to advantage, despite a slippery ball and a wet field. After the restart the forwards maintained their hold on the game and gave the backs almost constant possession. Field scored twice and in addition made a nice opening for Hicks to cross at the flag, and Huff went through the centre for his fourth try, It was left to Collings however to score the prettiest try of the year: after Sproule, Craig, Field and Huff had handled, Thorne transfer' red to Collings on the wing, came up to take a return pass, and then, with support on either side chose to hand out again to Collings who crossed at the flag. Huff had a wretched day with his place kicking not one try being goaled. The School had however given a very pleasing display under adverse ground conditions, the forwards playing bustling and intelligent football, and the backs combining well and running hard into their passes. iw SCHOOL vs. LORD BYNC HIGH SCHOOL fVancouverj On the last Satvrday in January the School journeyed to Van' couver where they lost 3f8 to Lord Byng .High School, undefeated High School championsg on the new University of British Columbia ground. The School opened in deplorable fashion. The handling was faulty, the tackling irresolute, and the play generally lethargic to a degree. By the time they had recovered they were eight points down,,a penalty in front of goal, and a goal being scored, the lat' ter being the direct result of an atrocious pass by Huff which was gathered by an alert opposition, Field having no chance to avert the try. Following this Craig cut through splendidly and kicked over --ii

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SCHOOL vs. VICTORIA HIGH SCHOOL The School were successful in defeating Victoria High School, in the second meeting of the season between the schools, by two tries and a goal fl Iptsl to nil. Play opened in a most ragged manner but the School soon settled down. The forwards gained a great advantage in the tight and play was taken to the High School twenty-five where Everett, the School full back, took advantage of a badly placed defence and sent Huff in at the flag. Huff failed to convert. A little later a good movement among the backs resulted in another try by Huff who made a long and determined run. He failed to improve his own try. There was no further score before half time although the School had threatened constantly. Maintaining a decided superiority in the second half the School were constantly on the attack. They lost many chances however through petty infringements when they were favourably placed, and only one more try was scored: an excellent cut through by Craig paved the way, and following some good short passing in which backs and forwards joined, Thorne took the final pass from Gillespie and crossed near the posts for Huff to convert. The forwards dominated the tight scrums and held their own in the loose'l. Huff played on the wing for the first time, while Field took his place at centre threefquarter and Everett tried his hand at full back: the switch appeared to be most successful. iw- SCHOOL vs. 16th CANADIAN SCOTTISH The School proved far too good for the Canadian Scottish and Won 5O'0. The backs were in constant possession and tries were scored before half time by Craig 135, Field QU, and Sproule 121. McGregor had a large share in Field's try, while Sproule made a good opening for Craig on one occasion. Huff goaled three times and the score at half time was 24fO. After the resumption Craig cut through to score his fourth try, McGregor ran through the centre on two occasions, Thorne, back' ing up well took a pass from Field to score, while Huff, at left wing crossed on four occasions. The place kicking was extremely had jones making the only successful attempt. .+L SCHOOL vs. WANDERERS The Waiiderers, winners of the first half of the league schedule, were considered a very strong side, particularly forward, and a large crowd was on hand at the School in anticipation of a very even game. Such indeed was the case, a most vigorous and well contested match resulting in a victory for the School who scored four tries f12pts.Q against a goal and a try f8pts.j. ..15-